第三篇 QU%I43
Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During AX? fuDLs
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at P~s$EJL*
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, AZzuI *
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, K+Z+ wA?
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and CM<]ZG7
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, >H(i^z/c
much of which is said to be based on science. 4|mD*o
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become d0aC Y
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well @g2 cC
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for {cB+mh;mJ>
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, %1.]c 6U
tools, echoes, and rainbows. [q_`X~3
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It neXeA U
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide ?OE.O/~l
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the Y4 cYZS47
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, N[<H7_/3
language arts, music, or art! Nru7(ag1~
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific i T;@bp
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and P y>{t 4;S
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh >iOzl wmG
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions @*0cMO;SpG
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against a@@M+9Q
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this @WQK>-=(3
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with |y h\
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, }R)=S_j
is needed. (293 words) 1=|7 mehL%
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them tV_t6x_.
will _____. ?E9D Xg
A. work in scientific research institutions ?9 HhG?_x
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters WpS 1a440
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration =\,uy8HX
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. FYb3 4LY
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy +&X%<S
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subject for them to learn kWlAY%
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar *d(SI<j
with the process and spirit of science t
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38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. _TUk(Qe
A. practicing communication skills V $|<
B. studying geography 4J|t?]ij|E
C. taking art courses T#
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. !mRx$
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A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others \ A%
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B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty .lBgp=!
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments e8h,,:l3j
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the T"T;`y@ (
passage the writer seems to ______. g7CXlT0Q6
A. prove that science is a successful course in school Sf/q2/r?6[
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school #5&jt@NS
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict cBYfXI0`
that children who learn science will be good scientists v8/6 wy?
36-40 B A D D C
